WA Democrats won’t hold hearings on parental rights, trans athlete initiatives

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 9, 2026

Words: 657

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Democratic leaders in the Washington state Legislature said Friday they have no plans to hold hearings on two conservative-backed initiatives focused on parental rights of students in public schools and banning transgender athletes from playing girls’ sports.

Both Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, staked out this position in remarks to reporters. It creates a high likelihood that both of the initiatives will go before Washington voters on midterm …

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